The negative space in the upper right corner is distracting to me, and the over highlight on the shirt in contrast to the ball is an issue too. I wonder how this picture would look in a muted color scheme? It would even out the highlights vs. lowlights issue and create more nostalgia. I love the concept, and the contrast of the small arms cradling the large football. The fact that the football is worn out portrays passing the love of the game down through generations.